Graduate Students

The Stanford Alumni Association (SAA) was thrilled to host the New Grad Student Orientation Welcome on Sunday, September 15, 2024, 3:00 –5:00 p.m. It was the perfect opportunity to meet other students, enjoy plentiful snacks, and lay the foundation for your year ahead.  We will also offer a demo on how to connect with the broader Stanford Alumni community using the Alumni Directory and Stanford Alumni Groups. Scroll down this page for more info on these resources. Later in the week, please find us at GOALIE (Graduate Orientation And Lunch Information Event) on Friday, September 20, 2024. We'll have our signature Nerd Nation tees on hand for new grad students with a simple google form. Please note that we issue one t-shirt per student per academic year.

Keeping your grad family close is important, and SAA is here to help. In partnership with the Graduate Life Office, SAA supports graduate community-building efforts across campus.

The Stanford alumni network is one of the most powerful tools for your job search and career exploration. Become part of the alumni community by creating a profile with SAA. You’ll receive an alumni.stanford.edu email address and gain access to the Alumni Directory, Stanford Alumni Groups, and the private Stanford alumni Linkedin Group.

Wherever you are, you can connect to your extended family of 240,000 Stanford alumni. Studying abroad, moving to a new city or getting familiar with an industry? Use the Alumni Directory to build your network and connect with alumni all over the world.

Wherever you go after graduation, the Stanford Alumni Association provides opportunities for you to stay involved and close to your class community. Check out the resources available to you as a recent graduate.

Celebrate your accomplishments; we’re giving grad school graduates a lifetime SAA membership. It’s a pretty awesome graduation gift full of discounts, special access, and other great benefits. Your membership will be activated after your degree is conferred. Look for more details this spring quarter.

Stay connected and follow us @StanfordAlumni on Facebook, Instagram, and X. Show your (virtual) Cardinal pride with animated stickers on your Instagram Stories, TikTok, and Snapchat. Go, Card!